Inspire, Spring 2002

John ’93 and Lisa Coe Hill ’95 announce the birth of Madelyn Karel on November 18, 2001. John is the owner of a Play It Again Sports store, and Lisa stays at home in Hagerstown, Maryland. Julie Buckley Macrae ’93 lives in Weston, Massachusetts with her husband, Doug, and their two sons. They recently enjoyed a trip to Scotland where they traced their family history. Denny Marzano ’93 and his wife, Tammy, announce the birth of Brenden on June 6, 2001. They reside in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Paul McGrady ’93 is in his third year with the law firm Ladas & Parry. His wife, Lisa Davidson McGrady ’89 , defended her dissertation proposal and research plan in October 2001. They have a daughter, Lily (2), and reside in Park Forest, Illinois. Inspire 25 Chris ’90 and Lara Long Gifford ’91N announce the adoption of Parke Marie from China. Chris and Lara received their daughter on October 31, 2001. Big brothers Peyton (10) and Palmer (5) welcomed her home in Lewis Center, Ohio. Bobby ’90 and Sara Sweetland Hile ’92 continue to see blessings from God within the “Blessing Durban: The Decade of a Movement” project. The second church is near completion, and there are plans to break ground on the third church this year. Neal Wallace ’90 is a senior case law editor for Lexis Nexis, a legal publishing firm. His wife, Kathi Harris Wallace ’87 , home-schools their daughter, Beth Ann, while watching over Kaley (3). They reside in Alton, Illinois. Michele Cummings Solomon ’91 and her husband, Tom, announce the birth of twin girls, Megan Joy and Lauren Grace, on August 9, 2001. They join their sister, Abbey (3), at home in Bellbrook, Ohio. Gary ’92 and Janice Waddell Cooper ’91 now reside in Syracuse, New York, where Gary works for American Tower, Inc., and Janice stays home with their three girls, Kristen (7), Emily (5), and Sarah (2). Janette Rehfeld Folks ’92 and her husband, Patrick, announce the birth of David Elijah on August 12, 2001. David joins his brothers, Titus (7), Caleb (6), and Jared (2), at home in Bremerton, Washington. Janette is a homemaker and works one day a week as a pediatric home health registered nurse. Patrick is a naval reserve recruiter and finished fifth in the nation for fiscal year 2001. The Folks are active members at Navy Yard City Bible Church. Mike Measley ’92 is busy serving the Lord in Malaumanda. He has been checking the comprehension of a book that he had translated before he left on furlough, and he is working with two men on translating the book of Mark. Laurel Born Pinson ’92 and her husband, Dave, announce the birth of Claire Margaret on November 20, 2001. They reside in Cincinnati, Ohio. Matt Gilson ’93 and his wife, Jennifer, announce the birth of Rachel Katherine on June 28, 2001. They reside in Loveland, Ohio. Cindy Gannon Storer ’93 and her husband, Jeff, announce the birth of Jake on January 20, 2001. His sisters, Victoria (3) and Sydney (2), awaited his arrival in Springfield, Ohio. Aaron ’94 and Lisa Gillett Bishop ’93 announce the birth of Luke James on December 14, 2000. They reside in Des Plaines, Illinois. Ryan ’94 and Stephanie Brown Linnehan ’93 announce the birth of Bryanna Belle. She was born April 12, 2000 and joins her brothers, Tyler (5) and Riley (3), in Trenton, Maine. Jim ’94 and Janie Barrett Murphy ’95 announce the adoption of Alexander James on August 3, 2001. Alex was born on June 23, 2000 in Perm, Russia. Jim teaches fifth grade, and Janie enjoys staying at home with Alex in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Maria Gingerich Nyland ’94 and her husband, Ian, announce the birth of Aliyah Kate on November 15, 2001. She was welcomed home by her sister, Sarah, in Dawson, Yukon Territory, Canada. Maria is a public health nurse, and Ian is pastor of Dawson Community Chapel. Rory ’94 and Cheryl Pinkerton Patterson ’93 announce the birth of Joshua Daniel on November 19, 2001. Joshua joins his brother, Andrew (2), in Xenia, Ohio. Rory is on the library faculty at Cedarville University. Paul ’94 and Kim Stitzel Pirrie ’95 announce the birth of Rachel Elisabeth on October 15, 2001. She joins her siblings, Benjamin (6), Rebecca (4), and Davy (2), at home in Lawton, Iowa. Paul is a fourth grade teacher in Sioux City, Iowa and is also the part- time youth pastor at a new church plant in Moville, Iowa. Stephanie Hunsaker Poulson ’94 and her husband, Jeffery, are missionaries with New Tribes Mission in Brazil. They manage a guesthouse ministry for tribal missionaries who travel in and out of the jungle posts. They have two sons, Caleb (2) and Brennan. Brennan was born on April 30, 2001. Letters to Linda Brad Silvius ’92 shares about his breakthrough in his pursuit of a writing career. For almost seven years, I attempted to start a writing career. During my six years at Ford Motor Company, I spent countless hours “night writing” in hopes of getting my first book published. In January of 2000, I left Ford to pursue this dream on a full-time basis. Through what can only be described as the hand of God, one of my book proposals was chosen by Floyd Wickman to be his next book: a novel about life’s greatest lessons. Floyd is a world-renowned motivational speaker, traveling with the likes of Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy, and the late Og Mandino. Floyd chose my concept for a book titled Letters to Linda, a novel based on Floyd’s life and geared toward not only explaining Floyd’s life lessons, but also his faith in Christ. A year and a half later, the book is finally available! In its first month of release, it is selling extremely well and the reviews are outstanding. Some are comparing it to Tuesdays with Morrie. In fact, Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of the Chicken Soup series, said, “Letters to Linda is compelling, interesting, heart-absorbing, and absolutely memorable.” I would invite you to visit the official Web site at www.LettersToLinda.com , where you can learn all about the book and read reviews.